Accessibility Laws & Guidelines Flashcards
What are the 3 main categories of Accessibility Laws?
- Civil Rights laws
- Procurement laws
- Industry-specific laws
Give an example of a civil rights law for accessibility.
Americans with Disabilities Act (US)
Give 2 examples of procurement laws for accessibility.
- Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act in the US
- EN 301 549 in the European Union
Give 2 examples of industry-specific accessibility laws.
- 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act (CVAA) in the US
- Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) in the US
What are the 4 principles of Web Accessibility
- Perceivable
- Operable
- Understandable
- Robust
How many guidelines exist under the 4 principles of Web Accessibility?
13
What is the standard expected level of conformance with success criteria?
AA
What are the testable measures of conformance to accessibility guidelines?
Success Criteria
Which accessibility principle does this guideline belong to?: Provide text alternatives for non-text content.
Perceivable
1.1 Provide text alternatives for any non-text content so that it can be changed into other forms people need, such as large print, braille, speech, symbols or simpler language.
Which accessibility principle does this guideline belong to?: Provide users enough time to read and use content
Operable
2.2 Provide users enough time to read and use content.
Which accessibility principle does this guideline belong to?: Help users navigate and find content.
Operable
2.4 Provide ways to help users navigate, find content, and determine where they are.
Which accessibility principle does this guideline belong to?: Make text readable and understandable.
Understandable
3.1 Make text content readable and understandable.
Which accessibility principle does this guideline belong to?: Help users avoid and correct mistakes.
Understandable
3.3 Help users avoid and correct mistakes.
Which accessibility principle does this guideline belong to?: Make it easier to use inputs other than keyboard.
Operable
2.5 Make it easier for users to operate functionality through various inputs beyond keyboard.
Which accessibility principle does this guideline belong to?: Maximize compatibility with current and future user tools.
Robust
4.1 Maximize compatibility with current and future user agents, including assistive technologies.